The Leadership Team

Erin Clark is the vicar of St Mary's Battersea. Originally from midwestern America, Erin moved to London nearly 20 years ago for work and study. She trained for the priesthood at Westcott House, Cambridge, and has served most of her years of ministry, both lay and ordained, in Tower Hamlets.

In addition to her church work, Erin is a writer, speaker and facilitator. Her published work includes collections of poetry, nonfiction, and short stories.

Erin is married to Max and they have a young son, Isidor.

Katy is a professional organist and choral conductor and regularly performs in solo and choral recitals. She also works as a teacher and accompanist in several schools. As an undergraduate, Katy studied Music at Worcester College, Oxford and was the first female organ scholar of the college. She accompanied and directed the chapel choir, featuring on BBC Radio 4's 'Sunday Worship' and performing in various cathedrals including St Paul's, Gloucester and St Alban's.

After graduating, Katy qualified as a secondary school teacher and taught music for several years before deciding to devote more time to the organ. She was the 2015-16 organ scholar at St Mary's before going on to positions at Guildford Cathedral and St Mary's, Putney. Katy graduated with Distinction from the Master of Music in Performance course at the Royal College of Music in 2018 and also holds the Associateship diploma from the Royal College of Organists.

Mary is the first person you are likely to encounter when you contact St Mary's. Her working days are Tuesday-Friday. Mary's working background is in the construction industry, and she originally hails from New Zealand.

Jenny has been elected People's Warden at the 2026 APCM. More details to follow.

David is the Vicar's Warden. David has been part of St Mary's life since 2018 including working as Parish Manager. David now works in the Healthcare Sector and lives in Battersea.

David is also one of our key links with our local communities including Katherine Low Settlement.

Caroline has been a member of St Mary's for many years and has spent much of that time with her family ringing bells. You can find her in the tower every Monday evening and every Sunday morning and she is always keen to encourage new members to come and try out bell ringing. Caroline is a Practice Nurse in a GP Practice.